Governor Vetos Budget Bills That Would Save First 5
The governor vetoed a budget bill last week that would have reduced the estimated $20 billion budget deficit by $2 billion, without cutting vital children's services. More »
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Teaching Dual-Language Learners, Part 1
There are many theories on how best to teach dual language learners 0 to 5, but language experts agree that teaching them in a manner that is natural and conversational is important. More »
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Carol Baker, Director of Public Affairs
Starting out as a reporter and columnist, Carol Baker took her journalism skills to new heights as a director at the District Attorney's Office, and now First 5 LA's Public Affairs Department. More »
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The Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing, and Civic Engagement in Los Angeles County
Do policy and advocacy campaigns really work in Los Angeles County? A recent study by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy says they do with compelling results. More »
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Applying for the Community Opportunities Fund Cycle 4
First 5 LA released a Request for Proposals for the fourth and final cycle of our Community Opportunities Fund (COF). For this cycle we are looking for qualified organizations interested in working with First 5 LA staff and the Commission to implement organizational capacity building activities.
For the purposes of COF, organizational capacity building refers to activities that build and sustain organizational growth and effectiveness in ways that impact one of First 5 LA's selected goal areas: babies are born healthy, children maintain a healthy weight, children are safe from abuse and neglect, and children are ready for kindergarten.
Efforts should focus on developing organizations that continually strive to learn, analyze and act on improving their mission-based priorities. Capacity building projects should create change that is sustainable beyond the life of the grant. Applications for Cycle 4 of COF are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 16. To find out more click here or contact William Rowel at (213) 482-7530.
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